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Today, the dealer told me the entire PCM needs to be replaced. Going to cost $1,100 or so. This is the first major problem I've had with the car. I drive a lot of highway miles for work and currently have 127,900 miles on it.
Struggling with wether or not I should replace the PCM and keep the car (I won't have my loan paid off until Dec 2013), or trade it in (trade in value is approx equal to my loan balance, so I'd about break even).
Looking for advice from any folks here who have had a similar issue, or just has more knowledge about cars than me. I always worry that a car is never the same after a major repair, but the car has been stellar up to this point.
Thanks for your help!
I am unable to assist with troubleshooting, but if you needed information on the fuse blocks in your vehicle there is a great section on it in your owner's manual, starting on page 367.
If we can look into anything for you, please be sure to let us know! We can be reached at socialmedia@gm.com
Best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service
All the best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service
Regards,
Sarah
GM Customer Service
It seems that many Matrix owners are having problems with a faulty transmission bearing which necessitates the transmission needing to be replaced prematurely. I would think this applies to Vibe owners also. We had to replace our five-speed manual transmission on our 2004 Toyota Matrix at 98,000 miles at a cost of $3,100! Models besides the 2004 are also affected, but I don't know which ones. I sent a certified letter to the president of Toyota Motor Corp. North America. I was told since there is no recall, I would not be compensated.
It is important to notify Matrix and Vibe owners about this problem before their life is endangered when the car breaks down without warning on a 70 mile-per-hour highway. This is what happened to me.
There are numerous reports of Toyota Matrix 5-speed transmission failures due to a defective transmission bearing. I don't believe a manual transmission should need to be replaced at 98,000 miles. Some vehicle owners have had it happen at less mileage. The regional manager of the repair shop I took it to said he has seen this problem before, and he believes there will be a recall. At this time, Toyota will not compensate Matrix owners for this very expensive defect.
Please sign my petition at http://www.change.org/petitions/unbearable-transmission-bearing Hopefully if there are enough signatures, Toyota will do a recall .
Thank you!!
Had the PCM recall done about 3 weeks ago. They said no changes were made. Stuck about 3,000 miles on the vehicle on a 10 day trip. As far as I know everything was fine during the trip.
My wife just got a fix-it ticket and that was the first time I was made aware of the problem. Every thing seems to have happened at the same time just a few days ago. No tail lights, backup lights, rear wiper, license illumination, rear hatch (top) brake light (both side brake lights work).
I've checked every fuse inside cab of car and in engine compartment. Went relay hunting and every single one I could get my hands on appears fine. I flip-flopped relays when they were the same. There has to be something in common here. I'm stumped and any help would be greatly appreciated. (Yes I checked my bulbs).
All of the warning lights came on today, our auto mechanic reset them but they have come on again. He says the car may need a tune-up. Its a 2009 AWD Vibe with about 63000 miles.
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Sarah, GM Customer Service
The noise is independent of the stereo speakers and seems to be coming from the lower left side of the dashboard - behhind the hinged storage tray. I see several relays mounted on a tray and the repetitive click sound does remind me of a relay engagement.
Does anyone have experience with a problem like this? Can I get wiring diagrams to help figure this out?
Thanks for any help...
I have a 2009 Vibe, 91,000+ miles, a great car very little problems.
Tonight though, as I turned the steering wheel sharply while standing still, all the electrical power dimmed multiple times.
Any suggestions? I know it has electrical steering system.
If your dealership replaced your headlights less than a year ago they should have some type of warranty that you would still be under. Lights should last a lot longer than that. Good luck
Good Luck